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SUMMER AT FLPL EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SERIES
SUMMER READING 2022 Registration required. In-person events are held
June 27 to August 15 in the Lower Level Meeting Rm.
Join us for our annual summer reading HOW CAN I HELP? : AN EDUCATION IN CIVIC
challenge and read every day! Log the days ENGAGEMENT (VIRTUAL) Tues, June 7 at 7pm
you read over the summer for a chance to Want to make a difference but feel unsure
win prizes. For all ages - adults too! about the tools and procedures you can utilize
Register at: www.fortleelibrary.org/summer to do so? Join Dr. Karen Korematsu as she
ADULT SUMMER READING KICKOFF (in-person) highlights how you can start at the grassroots level to bring
Mon, June 27 at 7pm about change in your community. Dr. Korematsu will speak
about the ways in which community members can bring
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Kick off the summer by celebrating at the library and
about change in specific and meaningful ways and how
registering for summer reading! Listen to a book talk by
civics can be a path forward towards fighting injustices,
Librarian Morris and paint a mini canvas to be displayed
creating changes, and being a more active participant in
during the summer. Summer reading goodies and a grab
your communities. Q&A to follow the presentation.
and go craft will be yours to take home while supplies last!
Light refreshments will be served. (New Book Area) LGBTQ+ TRAINING WORKSHOP WITH EDGENJ
ADULT SUMMER READING WRAP UP PARTY (in-person) Tues, June 14 at 7pm (in-person)
Sat, August 13 at 1pm EDGE NJ will provide an introductory training on
One last summer hurrah! Share a favorite book the Queer community. The training covers
recommendation and get ideas for your next read as well! LGBTQ+ statistics, the LGBTQ+ acronym, the
Work on a craft or take it home, while supplies last. The grand difference between sex and gender, intersectionality,
prizes will be available for the winner to pick up. Light pronouns, and how to create safe spaces.
refreshments will be served. (Lower Level Meeting Rm) HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENTS WITH THE AFRICAN AMERICAN
MUSEUM OF PHILADELPHIA
FRIENDS OF THE FORT LEE LIBRARY Thurs, June 16 at 7pm (in-person)
OUR ANNUAL BOOK SALE will be Sat, Sep 10 & Watch the virtual live performance on the
Sun, Sep 11 from 10:00am-4:00pm. A Friends big screen, followed by a virtual Q&A.
In celebration of Juneteenth, history comes
members-only preview book sale will be Fri,
alive with interactive dramatic presentations of African
Sep 9 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Only members will
American men and women who shaped the nation from the
be allowed to enter the preview sale.
Colonial Era to the Civil Rights Movement. Living history
Book & media donations will be accepted starting Mon, Aug performances include Edward “Ned” Hector, Frederick
22 through Wed, Sep 7 (excluding 9/3-9/5) during regular Douglass, Nat Turner, Octavius Catto, Harriet Tubman,
library hours. We will accept clean, very good to new Sojourner Truth, Phillis Wheatley, Fannie Lou Hamer, Martin
condition books and media (CDs, Delany and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
DVDs, LPs) in any language for Light refreshments will be served.
children or adults. Please NO:
textbooks, encyclopedias, MAH JONGG
computer/programming books,
Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders who
dictionaries, bibles, or advanced/publisher’s copies.
previously haven’t taken the class series.
If you’d like to become a member, forms are at the Registration is limited & required.
Circulation Desk or sign up online: flplfriends.org/join/. MAH JONGG FOR BEGINNERS (in-person)
Questions? Ask FLPLfriends@gmail.com. Thursdays at 2:30-4:30pm, July 7, 14, 21, 28 &
ADULT LANGUAGE CLASSES August 4, 11 A 6-week session to learn the skills and strategies
of American Mah Jongg. Led by Stacy Budkofsky. Students
ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS (in-person) will need a 2022 National Mah Jongg card for the class,
Thursdays at 7pm, June 2, 9,16, 23, 30, July 7 which will be provided by the Library. $10 materials fee due
In-person six-week introductory series to learn by 6/29. (2nd Level Conference Rm)
beginner conversational Italian with Erika
Ragusa, experienced language instructor ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
and Fort Lee resident. Learning materials will be provided. FALL 2022 SESSION
For Fort Lee cardholders only. 18 years and older. Student registration begins mid-August.
Registration is limited and required. $30 class fee due by May Stay tuned for details!
26. (2nd Level Conference Rm)
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TUTOR
Contact: liridona.jegeni@fortlee.bccls.org
320 Main Street, Fort Lee NJ 07024 201.592.3614/5 fortleelibrary.org
Registration is required for in-person & Zoom programs. Please visit fortleelibrary.org and click on Events in top
right corner. You will receive an email 24 hours before the event with reminder and/or Zoom details. Questions?
Contact the Reference Desk at reference@fortlee.bccls.org or call 201-592-3614/5.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS IN-PERSON CONCERTS
No registration required. In the Lower Level Meeting Rm.
Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders. Registration required.
THE BELMONT 4: CO-ED NOSTALGIC DOO WOP
Print copies are available for pickup at the Circ Desk.
QUARTET & TRIO Sun, June 12 at 2pm
BETWEEN THE COVERS (in-person, 2nd Level Appearing every weekend on Arthur Avenue,
Conference Rm) Led by Library Director Chris. the Bronx’s Little Italy, the Belmont 4 is a
Mon, June 13 at 7pm throwback to the street harmonizing doo wop
Tin Man by Sarah Winman groups that helped make the genre and the
Mon, July 11 at 7pm The Plot by Jean Hanff neighborhood famous in the late 50s - Dion
Korelitz (available on Libby) and the Belmonts! TB4 sings all of Dion and the Belmonts’
songs plus other sentimental favorites of the era. Co-
AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB (in-person, sponsored with the Friends of the Fort Lee Public Library.
2nd Level Conference Rm) Head of
Public Services Morris, & Head of Youth Services AN AFTERNOON OF SONG WITH
Jes will choose a variety of books to read and NEW JERSEY GAY MEN’S CHORUS
discuss. Join the conversation! Sat, June 18 at 2pm
Wed, June 8 at 2pm Remarkable Creatures by The chorus will perform a selection
Tracy Chevalier, with Jes of well-known tunes, classic
Wed, July 13 at 2pm The Swerve: How the World favorites, and also offer a review of
Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt, with Morris their concert pieces celebrating
(available on Libby and on Hoopla) their 30th Anniversary season.
POETRY DISCUSSION GROUP (in-person) YALIN CHI PIANO CONCERT
Wed, June 22, July 20 & August 24 at 2pm Sat, July 9 at 2pm
Led by Fort Lee resident Sara Halman. Join us for an An afternoon of piano music performed by
afternoon to “unpack your heart” with poetry readings local pianist Yalin Chi. Leslie Gerber of the
followed by thoughtful discussion. No advanced reading Woodstock Times described her recent
required. (2nd Level Conference Rm) recital in the Saugerties Pro Musica
concert series as “flowing and masterful,” with “gorgeous
CHINESE BOOK CLUB 中文读者会 (VIRTUAL) tonal coloring.” Yalin will be performing selections from
Led by Reference Librarian Grant. Beethoven, Faure, Liszt, Steven Sacco’s Book of Whimsy, and
Tues, July 5 at 7pm A Lifelong Journey(Vol.1-3)/人世间（全三 Bach/Busoni.
册）Xiaosheng Liang/梁晓声 AROUND THE WORLD IN 60 MINUTES
WITH MADISON STRING QUARTET
KOREAN BOOK CLUB 한국어 북클럽
Sun, August 7 at 2pm
(in-person, Glass Meeting Rm, 2nd Fl World Join us for a fun musical program
Language Area) Led by Senior Library Assistant featuring light classics and
Sophia. crossovers, mostly Latin American
Tues, July 19 at 11am
and jazz inspired!
Uncanny Convenience Store by Ho-Yeon Kim
불편한 편의점 by 김호연 HEALTH & WELLNESS
In-person in the Lower Level Meeting Rm
A TASTE OF SALSA WITH DONAY Sat, June 11 at 10am
TECHNOLOGY Join us for salsa line dancing with dancer & choreographer,
Donay. No partners are required for this enjoyable and fun
DROP-IN COMPUTER LABS (in-person, Glass Meeting Rm) dance session that will enhance your body and mind.
No registration required. Limited to FLPL Cardholders.
STRENGTH, REFLEX & MENTAL ACUITY
Technology assistance by staff and volunteers. Bring in your
Wed, Jun 29, Jul 27 & August 17 at 1pm
own device (phone, tablet, laptop) or use one of the
Led by Richard Portugal of Fitness Senior Style, a class
Library’s laptops to learn the basics of email, downloading
revolving around proper balance & posture to reduce the
ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more.
Thurs at 4pm: June 2, 9, 23, 30 July 14, 21, 28 & Aug 11, 18, 25 chance of falls. Utilizing chair and standing exercises, your
entire body & mind will be challenged to become stronger,
MOVIE MONDAYS faster and more creatively alert. Reclaim proper balance &
strength to more successfully accomplish activities of daily
MOVIE MONDAYS Join us in-person in the meeting living.
room at 6:30pm for snacks and a movie!
Monday, June 13 THE ART OF BALANCE: ELIMINATE STRESS THROUGH
Night at the Museum |1hr 48min, PG, 2006, MEDITATION Tues, August 9 at 7pm
starring Ben Stiller The modern world sometimes creates expectations and
Monday, July 11 demands that result in stress. Learn about stress reduction
The Mummy | 2hr 4min, PG-13, 1999, starring Brendan Fraser techniques to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle through
Monday, August 8 meditation. Help sharpen your attention by focusing on
Jurassic Park | 2hr 7min, PG-13, 1993, starring Sam Neill grateful thoughts that can heal your emotional and spiritual
self. In partnership with Holy Name Hospital.
LECTURES LECTURES (cont)
Registration required for virtual programs. All in-person UNLEASHING THE TRUE BENEFITS OF THE METAVERSE AND WEB3
events take place in the Lower Level Meeting Rm. Thurs, August 4 at 6pm (in-person)
THE RISE AND FALL OF THE ARCADE INDUSTRY (VIRTUAL) Join Dr. Merav Ozair, a FinTech professor at Rutgers Business
Wed, June 22 at 7pm School and take a macro-overview of the entire space of –
Arcades once dominated the game blockchain, the metaverse and Web3. Dr. Ozair will explain
industry and became the social hangouts what they mean, how they connect and interact, and what
of the 70s into the early 2000s. As the game the future holds for these technologies, including how the
industry grew, it left the arcades in the metaverse will not scale without blockchain technology.
past. Join Game Design Scholar Josh Bycer ASK A PALEONTOLOGIST (VIRTUAL) Mon, August 8 at 7pm
to take a look back at some of the most Karen Poole is a paleontologist who researches
popular games that led to its growth, and the evolution of a large group of dinosaurs
learn what caused it to crash. called ornithopods. This includes the iconic
DISNEY TIPS & TRICKS (in-person) Iguanodon - the second dinosaur ever named.
Tues, June 28 at 7pm She will discuss the process of paleontology
It’s Disney Night at FLPL!! Discover more and how scientists’ views of this animal have
about magical vacations to the Walt changed over the years as new data was
Disney World Resort. You’ll find out the uncovered. Includes discussion of the various
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latest news and special offers during a career paths and approaches people take
presentation conducted by Michelle Giampaglia, CTA, towards paleontology. Followed by Q and A - bring all your
Magical Memories by Michelle, and Authorized Disney paleontology questions!
Vacation Planner. THE UNKNOWN PALISADES: A SLIDESHOW
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO THE GAMING INDUSTRY (VIRTUAL) JOURNEY THROUGH TIME (in-person)
Wed, June 29 at 7pm Tues, August 16 at 2pm
Videogames are one of the most popular leisure activities Through images and narrative, historical
for people of all ages. For parents, a lot has changed interpreter Eric Nelsen brings the story of the
about how we interact with games today. In "A Parent's Palisades to life: from fishermen’s villages to palatial estates,
Guide to the Game Industry", Game Design Scholar Josh the epic struggle to preserve the ancient cliff, and the
Bycer will give you a crash course on video games today thriving beaches and campgrounds of the Depression and
and the popular trends that kids are experiencing. New Deal era.
“PAINTING” THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (VIRTUAL) See front page under Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Series for
Tues, July 12 at 7pm additional lectures.
Join Joel Farkas as you explore the
founding of our country through the eyes
of the artist. This lecture looks at the
ADULT CRAFT/CREATIVITY
American Revolution as seen through the YARN SLINGERS (In-person) Tuesdays at 7pm
eyes of the artists who chronicled the Knit? Crochet? Needlepoint? Bring your needles, yarn, or
founding of our country. With over 100 slides to look at, this thread and exchange purls of wisdom. ( 2nd Level
lecture will be “a feast for your eyes”, including Conference Rm)
explanations that will be “a feast for your brain”, and a little
singing that will be “a feast for your ears” (even if you can’t For FLPL cardholders. Registra on is limited and required. All
carry a tune). supplies will be provided.
SUMMER FRUIT WOOD COASTERS WITH BRANDY &
NEW JERSEY ESTATE PLANNING BASICS (in-person)
SOPHIA
Thurs, July 14 at 1pm
Thurs, June 2 at 11am
Learn more about the components of an estate plan (will,
Paint cute summer fruit coasters that you can use
power of attorney, living wills), the impact of not having an
all summer long (and beyond)! (Lower Level
estate plan (dying intestate, guardianships), and some
Meeting Rm)
basic planning information including medicaid and special
needs from Shawna Brown, associate at Mandelbaum MAKING AN ECO BAG WITH A KOREAN
Barrett PC. TRADITIONAL PATTERN (전통 문양 가방 만들기)
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INSURANCE (in-person) Thurs, June 16 at 11am
Tues, July 26 at 7pm Traditional Korean patterns are often featured
This presentation will cover the basics throughout Korea on architecture, clothes,
of health insurance and what your porcelain, necessities, and more. These prints often capture
options are in choosing a health insurance plan. In the beauty of nature, longing for utopia, affection, and
partnership with Holy Name Hospital. prayers for good fortune. Made possible by a generous grant
from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in NY.
THE ANNUAL HIROSHIMA PEACE (Lower Level Meeting Rm)
COMMEMORATION (in-person) MACRAME WALL HANGING WITH ELLEN &
Wed, August 3 at 7 pm SOPHIA Tues, July 12, 11-12:30pm
Takeshi Furumoto, founder and honorary Learn how to make a beautiful macrame wall
chairman of Hiroshima-Kai of New York, will hanging to brighten up any room!
discuss the aftermath of the first atomic bombing, featuring (Outdoors, weather permitting or Teen Area)
29 documentary photographs of the aftermath of
Hiroshima’s Atomic Bombing and its effects on humankind.
BOOKS ON WHEELS MUSEUM & BEACH PASSES
A FREE delivery service run by volunteers for Sponsored by the Fort Lee Friends of the Library.
Fort Lee and Englewood Cliffs cardholders FLPL is now offering print
who are unable to visit the Library due to -at-home passes for
illness or disability. For details visit Guggenheim, Frick
fortleelibrary.org/services/books-on-wheels. Collection, J e wi s h
Museum, Intrepid, New York Historical Society,
HAVE YOU TRIED? and Brooklyn Botanic Garden. MoMA and Storm King passes
Fort Lee cardholders (including Englewood Cliffs patrons, must be picked up from the library & require a $20
unless noted*) have FREE remote access to digital resources refundable deposit. To make a reservation visit our website.
for research and lifelong learning. Visit fortleelibrary.org, then or call 201-592-3614/5.
from the top bar click on Services, then Online Resources Now available: Beach passes to Long Branch, NJ!
(fortleelibrary.org/online-resources).
FREE eBOOKS, AUDIO & MOVIES!
Access 20+ Billion Records on the World's Largest
Online Family History Resource. To access visit: fortleelibrary.org/borrowing/books-and-more
Movies, TV Shows, eBooks, audiobooks & more!
Always available; never a waitlist! Available to all
Thousands of arts and crafts instructional online Fort Lee Library Cardholders - including Englewood
video classes. Cliffs residents. Limit of 6 checkouts per month. (Limit
recently increased from 4 to 6 items!)
Through this free app you can borrow thousands of
HelpNow has live online tutoring eBooks, audiobooks & magazines from the vast
for all ages, homework help, eBCCLS collection. *Not available to Englewood
writing assistance, academic skill Cliffs residents.
building, standardized testing practice, ESL, resources for
OVERDRIVE ADVANTAGE
selecting and applying to college and more. JobNow can
Tired of waiting on long hold lists for popular titles in eBCCLS?
help you enter the workforce, create a resume, ace the US
The OverDrive Advantage program allows FLPL to purchase
Citizenship test and build foundational career enhancing
additional copies of popular titles that are prioritized for Fort
skills.
Lee cardholders. *Not available to Englewood Cliffs residents.
Access free MVC practice tests for driver’s For assistance, contact the Reference Desk at
licenses, motorcycle licenses, and CDL tests. reference@fortlee.bccls.org or call 201-592-3614/5.
Unlimited access to thousands of the world’s top ON DEMAND PROGRAMS
newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re
available on shelves from over 120 countries and
60 different languages. No limits on downloads.
They're yours to keep forever. You can now access some of the Fort Lee Public Library’s
virtual programs on our YouTube channel! Don’t forget to
Register first using your email address and a subscribe for more library content.
password, then redeem your 72 hour digital https://tinyurl.com/y6mfambq
access code.
Interactive language learning
database covering 60
languages and offering 3,000
language courses and 3 million lessons. Features interactive
conversations, scored quizzes, progress reports, virtual
coaching, and pronunciation analysis.
An online learning platform that offers over 100,000
online video courses and certifications in over 65 LIBRARY CLOSINGS
languages from global experts across tech, July 2, 3 & 4
business, wellness and more. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
An investment management solution Paige Soltano, President Dr. Michael Sharpe
that enables investors to make timely, Monique Kim, Vice President Eunju Hong
better-informed decisions. Councilman Joseph Cervieri, Treasurer Susan Siegel
Karen Sandberg, Secretary Tanya Byers-Kang
LIBRARY HOURS Helen Saitta Councilwoman Ila Kasofsky
Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs: 9:30am-9pm
Fri & Sat: 9:30am-5pm BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
Hours & services are subject to change. Open to the public at the Library: June 15, July 13 & Aug 10
Please visit fortleelibrary.org for updates. at 7pm in the Lower Level Meeting Rm.
Please visit fortleelibrary.org for changes in schedule.
Program schedule is subject to change. Please visit fortleelibrary.org for updates. To register for programs, visit fortleelibrary.org
and click on Events in top right corner, call 201.592.3614/5 or email reference@fortlee.bccls.org.
CHILDREN’S CORNER CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
RAINBOW PAINT
The following offerings are limited to Thurs, June 2 at 4pm
children & their caregivers who are Fort Come join us as we learn to create our own
Lee Library card holders. For a complete list clouds and rainbows with homemade puffy
of events and to register, visit paint!
fortleelibrary.org. For assistance and more Registration required. For ages 5 and up.
information please call 201-592-3615.
or email youthservices@fortlee.bccls.org. FAMILY TINY ART DAY
*The Youth Services Department has returned to a majority Sat, June 11 at 2pm
of in-person programs with some being offered via Zoom or Create your own mini masterpiece to be
Instagram, virtually. In-person programs may pivot to virtual displayed during our tiny art show at the
depending on the current health situation. library.
Virtual programs are indicated with (VIRTUAL) next to the Registration required. For all ages.
program title.
FAMILY GAME DAY
SUMMER READING 2022 Sat, June 25 at 11am
We’ve turned the library into an arcade! We’ll
SUMMER READING 2022 have games for the whole family from board
June 27 to August 15 games to arcade games and retro games mom
Join us for our annual summer reading and dad will remember.
challenge and read every day! Log the Registration required. For all ages.
days you read over the summer for your
chance to win prizes. For all ages.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Register at: www.fortleelibrary.org/summer
Fri, June 17 at 4pm
Join us for a storytime and craft celebrating
SUMMER READING OPEN HOUSE
Juneteenth.
Mon, June 27, 2pm-4pm
Registration required. For all ages.
Start the summer with a big roar! Register for summer
reading, get your summer FLPL swag, and learn about all
SUMMER DERBY DAYS
the fun activities at the library this summer.
Learn the mechanics of motion building
your own boats and cars during Summer
FIELD STATION: DINOSAUR STORYTIME
Derby Days.
TBD
DIY BOAT FLOAT DERBY
Join us for a special dinosaur-themed
Thurs, July 7, 2pm-4pm
storytime and meet a 15-foot juvenile T-Rex!
Build a boat and see if you can make it float! Let’s race our
All ages.
boats and experiment with materials to make them float
and move.
FAMILY DINOSAUR BINGO
Registration required. For ages 5 and up.
Wed, June 29 at 3pm
DIY RACE CAR DERBY
Think you know everything there is to know about
Thurs, August 4, 2pm-4pm
Dinosaurs? Test your knowledge as a family team or
Build your own derby race car and race it on our track. Find
individually in this Summer Reading Kick Off event!
out what shapes and materials make your cars go faster!
Registration required. For all ages.
Registration required. For ages 5 and up.
DINOSAURS ROCK
LITTLE READERS BOOK CLUB (VIRTUAL)
Sat, July 23 at 11am
Fridays, July 22 & August 19 at 4pm
See life-sized dinosaur fossils and learn about dinosaurs in
Join Miss Arlinda as we read some of the
this interactive program, complete with a real fossil dig!
Library’s favorites!
Registration required. For all ages.
Registration required. For ages 5 to 9 years old.
END OF SUMMER READING WRAP UP PARTY!
LITTLE BAKERS CLUB (VIRTUAL)
Mon, August 15, 2pm-4pm
Thursdays, July 21 & August 18 at 4pm
Meet dinosaur expert Dr. Karen Poole and learn about her
Put on your aprons and learn simple baking
work as a paleontologist. Celebrate the end of summer
tips to make your own delicious snacks.
with a rawr-some good time! Crafts and snacks will be
Registration required. For ages 8 and up.
included. Registration required. For all ages.
320 Main Street, Fort Lee NJ 07024 201.592.3614 fortleelibrary.org
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING CONT. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING CONT.
COMIC CLUB ART WITH NAOMI (VIRTUAL)
Tuesdays, August 16, 23, & 30 at 3pm
Thursdays, July 28, August 4, 11, & 18 at 7pm
Share your love of comics and learn how to draw
your own! Registration required. For grades 3-7. Time to get creative! Join our teen volunteer
Naomi as we learn new ways to express
SEWING STORIES ourselves through art.
Thurs, June 30 at 3pm
For Pride Month, we will celebrate artist Registration required. For ages 7 and up.
Gilbert Baker who designed the
LGBTQ rainbow flag. Join us as we learn to
stitch rainbow hearts inspired by his flag. BUBBLE TROUBLE
Registration required. For ages 8 and up. Fri, August 12 at 3pm
Join us for a fun day outdoors where you’ll
Thurs, July 14 at 3pm make your very own homemade bubbles!
Join us as we learn about pioneering Registration required. Ages 5 and up.
paleontologist and fossil collector Mary
Anning. We will embroider a pattern inspired INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL PROGRAMS
by the many beautiful ammonite fossils found
on the beach near her home in Dorset County, KOREAN CULTURAL CLASSES
England. Made possible by a generous grant from the Consulate
Registration required. For ages 8 and up, General of the Republic of Korea in NY
Thurs, August 11 at 3pm 사물놀이 EXPERIENCING TRADTIONAL KOREAN INSTRUMENTS
Join us and learn about produce pioneer
Sat, June 4 at 3pm
Frieda Caplan. Frieda helped introduce the
United States to all the fruits and vegetables Samul nori (사물놀이) is a genre of percussion music that
we know and love today. To honor Frieda’s originated in Korea. The word samul means "four objects",
work, we will stitch one of the delicious fruits while nori means "play". Samul nori
and veggies she brought to us. is performed with Kkwaenggwari (꽹
Registration required, For ages 8 and up.
과리), a small gong; Jing (징), a
CHESS CLUB larger gong; Janggu (장구), an
Every Wednesday in June at 4pm hourglass-shaped drum; and Buk
Bring your skills and play your favorite game (북), a barrel drum similar to the bass
with our teen volunteers! This club is for chess drum. Registration required. For ages 5
players who know the game. and up.
Registration required. For ages 7 to 12 years
old. BILINGUAL STORYTIME SERIES
Join us for a special dual language
NATURE POETRY WORKSHOP
storytime series. Listen to stories in both
Wednesdays, June 8 & 15 at 4pm
English and another language and do
Get outside and open your eyes as we a craft related to the stories read.
prepare to observe the world around us in Check our event calendar for more bilingual storytimes in a
this poetry workshop. Participants will variety of languages from the multilingual Fort Lee Public
spend a day observing nature around Fort Library staff.
Lee and then work on writing and sharing
their poems in this two-part workshop. BILINGUAL HEBREW STORYTIME
Registration required. For ages 8 and up. Tuesday, July 26 at 2pm
Join us for a storytime in Hebrew and
MAKING FELT CREATURES English. We will learn Hebrew words while
Wednesdays, July 13, 27 & August 10 at 3pm enjoying fun activities and stories.
Designed especially for our little crafters, join Registration required. For ages 5 and up.
us as we create our very own creatures.
Registration required. For ages 7 and up.
BILINGUAL FRENCH STORYTIME
Tuesday, August 2 at 2pm
KIDS YOGA
Join us for storytime in French and
Mondays, July 11, 25 & August 8 at 11am
English. We will learn French words while
Join Miss Arlinda as we introduce mindfulness
enjoying fun activities and stories.
through yoga, relaxing stories and, as always,
Registration required.
meditation.
For ages 5 & up.
Registration required. For ages 5 and up.
320 Main Street, Fort Lee NJ 07024 201.592.3614 fortleelibrary.org
STORYTIMES FOR ALL TWEEN PROGRAMS
SUMMER STORYTIME SESSIONS For all our young patrons “in-between”!
Join us for our Summer Storytime For grades 4 and up.
sessions, as we read stories, sing songs,
and more with your favorite Fort Lee PAGE TURNERS TWEEN BOOK CLUB
librarians. Thursdays, June 16, July 21, August 18 at
BABY STORYTIME 4pm
Wednesdays, July 13, 20, 27 & Join us as we discuss books on many
August 3 , 10 at 11am different topics both fun and current. At
Storytime for children ages 0-18 months. our meeting in June we’ll pick the books
Join us in-person for an interactive storytime for you and we want to read for July and August so be sure to attend
your child! Registration required. in June and vote for your favorites.
Registration required. For grades 4 to 8.
TODDLER STORYTIME
Tuesdays, July 12, 19, 26 & August 2, 9 at 11am DINO JEWELRY MAKING
Storytime for children ages 18-36 months. Tues, July 5 at 3pm
Join us in-person for an interactive storytime for you and Learn how to make your own RAWR-some dinosaur
your child! Registration required. jewelry!
Registration required.
KIDS STORYTIME For grades 4 and up.
Mondays, July 11, 18, 25 & August 1, 8 at 3pm
Storytime for children ages 3-6. DOLLARS AND SENSE: THE ABCS OF MONEY
Join us in-person for an interactive storytime filled with Thurs, July 14 at 11am
stories, rhymes and songs! Registration required. This class will teach basic concepts of personal
finance including spending, saving, budgeting
DROP–IN SONGS & STORIES and investing. We will touch upon a variety of
Saturdays, July 16, July 30 & August core financial concepts that are useful for
13 at 11am young children. Simon Kalish is a rising senior
who started several of his own businesses
(Weather permitting)
during the pandemic and has been teaching financial
Drop in for stories and songs on the
literacy to younger students ever since.
lawn. Bring your chairs and blankets
Registration required. For ages 8 to 12 years old.
and listen to stories and sing and
dance along.
PERLER BEAD PIXEL ART
No registration required! For all ages.
Wed, July 20 at 3pm
EARLY LITERACY Create pixel art with perler beads! We’ll provide the
beads and the iron, you provide the creativity.
1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN Registration required. For grades 4 to 12.
Ongoing
KAWAII BUBBLE TEA PILLOW
Read with your child, keep track of the books
Thurs, July 28, 3pm
you finish, and earn rewards along the way.
Learn basic stitches and make a cute bubble
Use the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten app,
tea pillow.
found in any app store, to track your
Registration required. For grades 4-12.
reading.
For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
CRAFTERNOON
Tues, August 9 at 3pm
READING BUDDIES
Fridays, July 1 to August 12 at 11am Time to get creative! We provide the
supplies, you supply the imagination!
Reading Buddies promote a higher interest and
For grades 4 and up.
engagement in reading,
improvement in social and
communication skills, particularly for THE PARENT’S CORNER
students learning English as a second
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO THE GAME INDUSTRY (VIRTUAL)
language, and, most importantly, it’s
Wed, June 29 at 7pm
FUN! We’ll partner your child up with
Videogames are one of the most popular leisure activities
a teen volunteer to practice reading
for people of all ages. For parents, a lot
on their own or to hear stories read
has changed about how we interact with
aloud.
games today. In this lecture, Game Design
Registration required. For grades
Scholar Josh Bycer will give you a crash
PreK—2.
course on video games and the popular
trends that your kids are experiencing
today. Registration required.
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TEEN PROGRAMS TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Welcome to the Teen Zone!
Check out our current programs and
volunteer opportunities and if you have
suggestions we’d love to hear them!
Follow us on Instagram
@fortleelibraryteens for the latest library
news and interactive content.
AFTER HOURS TEEN ARCADE
Fri, June 24 at 6-8:30pm VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
A special event just for teens! We’re Limited to Fort Lee Library cardholders in grades 7-12. Email
turning the library into an arcade! Play kimberly.iacucci@fortlee.bccls.org for additional details
some retro games and hang out with and registration information.
friends. Snacks will be provided.
Registration required. For grades 7-12. TEEN VOLUNTEER MEETINGS
Tues, June 7 & Wed, August 3 at 4pm
TEEN PRIDE Learn about virtual and in-person volunteer
Tues, June 7 at 5pm opportunities, share your experiences with
Celebrate Pride Month with the Library! Crafts, snacks and each other and brainstorm additional
an inclusive community provided! For grades 7-12. activities.
For grades 7-12.
FINALS BRAIN BREAKS
Thursdays, June 9 & 16, 3-5:30pm TEEN VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Relax your mind with stress-free activities and snacks. Tues, June 21 at 3pm
For grades 9-12. Training for summer volunteer opportunities as well as our
most popular programs: Tech Help, Reading Buddies and
THE REALITY OF GAME DEVELOPMENT Adopt a Shelf.
Thurs, June 9 at 7pm For grades 7-12.
The Game Industry is a multi-billion dollar market today and
there is a lot that goes into game development. CARDS FOR COMFORT
Join Game Design Scholar Josh Bycer to learn Ongoing
about what it’s like to make games, and how to Brighten someone’s day with greeting cards.
get started on the path of game development. Contact Teen Librarian Kim Iacucci at
Registration required. For grades 7-12. kimberly.iacucci@fortlee.bccls.org to get
involved.
DIGITAL ART CLUB
Mondays, June 6 & 20 at 4pm ADOPT A SHELF
If you’re interested in 3D and graphic Ongoing
design, this club is for you! For grades 9-12. Help us keep our bookshelves
organized. Must attend training before
TINY ART DAY beginning.
Monday, June 13 at 4pm
Create your own mini masterpiece to be displayed during TECH HELP
our tiny art show at the library. Thursdays, June 2,9, 23 & 30, July 14, 21 & 28,
Registration required. For grades 7 to 12. August 11, 18 & 25 at 4pm
Assist patrons with their technology related
ANIME CLUB questions. Must attend training before
Tuesdays, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26 at 4pm beginning.
Otakus unite! Join us as we share our love for
anime and manga and learn about Japanese READING BUDDIES
culture. For grades 7-12. Fridays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, August 5 & 12
at 11am
TEEN GAMING Help young kids improve their reading
Fridays, July 1-August 26 at 2pm skills! Registration required. Must attend
Grab your friends and come play with the library’s Nintendo training before beginning.
Switch! For grades 7-12.
STRANGER THINGS TRIVIA
Wed, August 17 at 3pm
How well do you know the Upside Down? Test your
knowledge about Stranger Things.
For grades 7 -12.
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